Montebello, CAVoter Guide 2026 · not a ballot

Montebello City Council District 1 · Nov 3, 2026

Rafael Santoya

Candidate for City Council District 1

12 candidates · 4 seats2 sourced positions

Rafael Santoya is running for Montebello City Council District 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Georgina Tamayo, Kimberly Cobos Cawthorne and Shazia Hoq.

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Licensed marriage and family therapist and Los Angeles County employee with a Ph.D.

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Los Angeles County Employee

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Where Rafael Santoya stands: positions on the record

Public safety1 sourced position

  • Lists ensuring police and fire departments have the resources they need among his priorities.

    “ensuring our police and fire departments have the resources they need to serve our community”

    Own statementMontebello candidate statement

Working with colleagues1 sourced position

  • Says he is committed to collaborating with residents, city staff and fellow councilmembers.

    “collaborating with residents, city staff, and my fellow Councilmembers”

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